Galva offered $90,000 to close railroad crossing

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Mar 2, 2013 at 11:15 AM

Crossing is north and east of town

Carol Townsend

Burlington Northern Santa Fe and two other entities have combined to offer the city of Galva $92,500 if the city will agree to close the railroad crossing south of St. John’s Catholic Cemetery north east of town. Joining the railroad in making the offer, announced at the Feb. 25 Galva City Council meeting, were the Illinois Commerce Commission and a federal agency, the Interstate Commerce Commission.The crossing is on the north side of Trolley Road, north of the ethanol plant. The city owns land in that area on the north and south sides of Trolley Road.Aldermen said they will talk with several farmers that might use the crossing before making a decision and taking action at the March city council meeting.